All Obituaries

KIMBERLY  FORSGREN  PETERS, age 57, passed away suddenly February 24, 2021. Loving wife of 32 years to Wayne Peters, daughter of Craig Forsgren and the late Mary (nee Wymann), sister of the late Curtis Forsgren. Private Service and Burial. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Northeast Ohio SPCA, 9555 Brookpark Road, Parma, Ohio, 44129

VELDA M. BRINKMAN age 93 of Berea, daughter of the late Edward and Ruby (nee Gray). Sister of Eunice Boguski (Stephen), both deceased, Edna Thomason (Jack) deceased, Edwin (Jean) and Robert (deceased). Beloved auntie of eight, great aunt of nineteen and great great aunt of nine. Velda was valedictorian of her class at Berea High School. She was a dedicated office employee at Exalco and Alloy Engineering of Berea. Her generous and thoughtfulness will be missed greatly by her family. Friends...

THOMAS FREDERICK GOEBEL, died on February 20, 2021. Tom was born on October 20, 1925 in Berea, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy V. Goebel and four children: Cheryl A. Boord (Kelly), Richard T. Goebel (Margaret), Robert M. Goebel (Matthew), and Patricia A. Hritz (Timothy). He leaves behind five grandchildren: Eric Boord, Michael Boord (Jeannie), Jon Goebel (Lindsey), Emily Crowder (David), and Dane Hritz. He is remembered by his great grandchildren: Olivia Boord, Meyer, and James...

ETHEL L. GROSS, age 91, wife of the late James G., dear mother of the late Jean Haag and James Gross, mother in law of George Haag, sister of the late Wilma Minger, Ruth Welnicki, Fred Hilgendorf and Betty Hilgendorf, grandmother of Paul Haag (Jennifer) and great grandmother of Samantha and Brianna. Friends may call on Friday Feb 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m.  Memorials may be made to the Christ United Church 23114 West Rd. Olmsted...

Sara “Sally” Downie, passed away February 18, 2021, age 94, (nee Kramer), beloved wife of the late Paul K., loving sister of Susanna Bahm (Gerhard-deceased), Anneliese Schreiber (Norbert-deceased), Arthur Kramer (Jean) and the late Maria Ziegler (John-deceased), aunt of many nieces and nephews, great aunt and great great aunt.  Funeral Service and Burial Private. Memorial Service to be announced at a later date. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to: St. Paul...

DEBRA LYNN HIMES age 62, passed away on February 16, 2021.  She is the wife of the late Kenneth and the daughter of Neil Akins (Shirley) and the late Bette Ralston (Richard).  She is the sister of Neil Akins, Jr. (Diane), Sharon Deaton, Bruce Akins (Jean) and Patricia Akins-Baker (Guy).  Step-Sister of Bradford Ralston, aunt to many.  Funeral services are private with a Celebration of Life event to be announced at a later date.   Interment Westpark Cemetery in...

BARBARA L. HALLIDAY, age 74 passed away on February 15, 2021.  Beloved wife of Thomas (deceased), loving mother of Christian, dear daughter of Wilson and Betty (both deceased).  A graduate of Cleveland’s West High, Baldwin Wallace College, Ashland University and Ursuline College.  Private Internment.  Funeral Service and Celebration of Life to be held at a safer time at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Berea, Ohio.  Memorial gifts can be made to the MetroHealth...

JOHN  T.  SMOLIK, age 87, beloved husband of the late Nancy J. (nee Mains), loving father of John W., (April), Jacqueline Titus (Mark), and Jeff, dear grandfather of CPT. Jamie Greenwell, Audrey, John W. Jr., Taylor and Brooke Titus, Kyra, brother of Gail Hood. Funeral Service and Burial Private. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 8888 Prospect Road, Strongsville, Ohio, 44149. 

JOSEPH  P.  HAKY, age 84, passed away February 14, 2021. He was born in Mather PA, on February 8, 1937 to the late Jack and Katharine (Gerchak) Haky. Beloved husband of Beverly (Kolakowski) for 40 years. Loving father to Steven Haky (deceased) and James Kobie (Erin); and grandfather to Ronan Woznick. Youngest of 11 children, loving brother to Eleanor and late Mary, Pauline, Katharine, Pauline, Veronica, Sophie, Andrew, Helen, and Victoria. Beloved uncle and great uncle to many. Joe...

BOB  R.  BUMPUS, age 93, beloved husband of the late Betty Jane, loving father of Barbara Jarjisian and the late Kenneth C Bumpus, grandfather of Ken Bumpus, Peter and Robert Jarjisian, great grandfather of Persephone Jarjisian, brother of the late Perry J. Bumpus, brother-in-law of the late Madgel Bumpus, uncle of many. Graveside service to be announced at a later date at Lakewood Park Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.